Third Space Canary Wharf Display Screen Equipment workstation checklist

• Third Space Canary Wharf Display screen equipment workstation assessment

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This assessment should be completed if you normally use display screen equipment for continuous or near-continuous spells of an hour or more at a time on a daily basis and is an essential part of your normal duties.

Keyboard and mouse

• Is the keyboard separate from the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the characters on the keyboard clear and readable?

  Yes

  No

• Comfortable keying position

  

• Is the mouse suitable for the tasks it's used for?

  Yes

  No

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• Is there support for the device users wrist and forearm? Support can be gained from, for example , the desk surface or arm of the chair. If not a separate supporting device may help. The user should be able to find a comfortable working position.

  Yes

  No

• Does the device work properly and smoothly?

  Yes

  No

• If required can the user adjust settings for speed and accuracy of the pointer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Display screen

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• Are the characters clear and readable?

  Yes

  No

• Is the test size comfortable to read?

  Yes

  No

• Is the image stable and free from flicker or disturbance?

  Yes

  No

• Is the screen suitable for its intended use?

  Yes

  No

• Are the brightness and contrast adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the screen swivel and tilt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is the screen free from glare and reflection?

  Yes

  No

Software

• Is the software suitable for the tasks your normally complete?

  Yes

  No

• Do you need any additional software or extensions to complete your tasks?

  Yes - please detail

  No

Furniture

• Is the work surface large enough for all necessary equipment?

  Yes

  No

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• Can you comfortably reach all the equipment and papers they need to use?

  Yes

  No

• Are the surfaces free from glare and reflection?

  Yes

  No

• Is the chair suitable?

  Yes

  No

• Is the chair stable?

  Yes

  No

• Does the chair have working seat back height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the chair have seat height adjustment?

  Yes

  No

• Does the chair have working castors or glides?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Is the chair adjusted correctly?

  Yes

  No

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• Is the small of the back supported by the chairs backrest?

  Yes

  No

• Are you able to maintain horizontal forearms and eyes at roughly the same height as the top of the display screen as in the guide above?

  Yes

  No

• Are feet flat on the floor without too much pressure from the seat on the backs of the legs?

  Yes

  No

Environment

• Is there enough room to change position and vary movement?

  Yes

  No

• Is the lighting suitable?

  Yes

  No

• Does the air temperature feel comfortable?

  Yes

  No

• Are levels of noise comfortable?

  Yes

  No

Final questions

• Is there anything that you feel has not been covered in this assessment?

  Yes - please detail

  No

• Do you have any discomfort or symptoms which might be attributed form your DSE?

  Yes - please detail

  No

• Are you aware of your entitlement to eye and eyesight testing?

  Yes

  No

• Do you take regular breaks working away from DSE?

  Yes

  No

• Please sign as completed

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Once completed a copy of the assessment will be sent to the relevant head of department who will be responsible for ensuring that any follow up requirements identified will be considered and updated.